Navigating Pregnancy & Travel: Safety Concerns & Considerations

Question
I am seventeen and this is my first pregnancy.  I will be away from home for three months returning about two months before my due date.  While I am away there I will be cared for by a doctor but not one specilizing in pregnancy or birth.  I will also be about an hour from the nearest hospital most of the time.  My doctor says I have a low-risk pregnancy.  Do I need to change my plans because of the doctor situation?

Answer
It is always better to be cared for by an experienced obsttrician, especially during the last few months of a pregnancy, when problems may arise. Certainly, you should have access to a hospital that is nearer to you when you go into labor. I would suggest that you consult with an obstetrician now to see what is going on with you currently and then make plans to be near a hospital and an obstetrician as you get close to term.